…out of existence.” Clinton said her economic plan would “cut regulations and streamline them for small businesses” but didn’t say how. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
…of the bill is not only critical for production, but also for exploring the risk management, food safety, environmental and economic factors that are critical for economic success. “It’s exciting…
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
…ruled against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, because the Administration violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Last year, OSHA issued a memo redefining the retail…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…with Burchell Nursery, the Fresno County nursery has many trials underway all of the time. Burchell Nursery product development and plant breeder John Slaughter says there are some distinct qualities…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…that once killed them. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are investigating agriculture-related antibiotic resistance and developing solutions to address food safety, animal production and protection, and the environment. Part of…
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
…by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the change was made because of the newly passed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act, or GMO labeling bill. The Act states organic…
Agri View: Beefalo
…but I would give it a try. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service Bison from Farm to Table One of our…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…lower San Joaquin River watershed. The State Water Resources Control Board released a revised plan last week that proposes to leave more water in the main tributaries to the San…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
…and Health Week. President Barack Obama designated farm safety week to reaffirm support for programs and practices that promote health and safety on America’s farms. “We’re glad to see the…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…steps to use its resources to help battle the opioid epidemic. In March, Secretary Vilsack announced that the Rural Health and Safety Education grant program could be used for communities…
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
…is not immediately clear whether this commitment is separate from the bank’s plan announced in May for poverty reduction in China via agricultural investments. From the National Association of Farm…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
Global wheat prices are suffering from complicated quarantine rules by Egypt regarding the fungus ergot, effectively taking the world’s largest wheat importer out of the trade market. Facing decade -lows,…
EPA Says Glyphosate Likely Not Carcinogenic
…opinions vary on the subject, according to Reuters. The European Food Safety Authority last November said glyphosate was “unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans.” The EPA’s proposed position…
National Farm Safety Week
…This Land of Ours. National Farm Safety Week The week of Sept. 18-24 has been designated as “National Farm Safety Week.” An annual and week-long event intended to bring extra…